Aircraft Interior Panel Test Criteria Derived from Full-Scale Fire Tests.
Abstract
Full-scale cabin fire tests were conducted to determine potential increases in passenger survivability associated with different interior honeycomb panel constructions. The test fuselage was a C-133 with a simulated wide-body door opening exposed to an 8-foot by 10-foot fuel fire. In the first series, the interior near the door was lined with the honeycomb panels to determine whether earlier studies performed with small-scale enclosures were consistent with the full-scale counterpart. These earlier studies resulted in the selection of the Ohio State University (OSU) Rate of Heat Release Apparatus as the most appropriate type test to evaluate aircraft panels. The first series was followed by tests that included fire-blocked seats and carpeting as well as the panels to determine the type survivability increases that could be attained from low heat release materials. The scenario employed generally resulted with flashover within 2 minutes for panels considered typical in performance. A low heat release phenolic/fiberglass panel demonstrated a flashover delay until about 4 minutes into the test. An incombustible panel prevented flashover altogether. The performance of the various panels was evaluated to develop recommended flammability criteria for a modified OSU Rate of Heat Release Apparatus.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161637
Entities
People
- C. P. Sarkos
- R. G. Hill
- T. I. Eklund
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration